Host Organization
Mwanamugimu Nutrition Unit, Mulago Hospital

About the Fellow
Polline wears many hats at the hospital. She admits patients, completes physical assessments of malnourished patients, follows up with them after their discharge, provides counselling and nutrition education, and educates new mothers on optimal feeding practices for infants and young children. She also conducts trainings for external organizations that come to visit the nutrition unit. In addition to these responsibilities, Polline is responsible for cooking and kitchen gardening demonstrations for patients and caregivers who come to the nutrition ward.

"The experience I have had in the clinical setting has made me develop a passion to major in nutrition because of my desire to better understand nutrition."

Polline developed an interest in nutrition at university after studying community nutrition, malnutrition, and its consequences in society. From her UNF experience, she expects to obtain practical skills in the management of malnutrition in the clinical setting and to improve her communication skills. Besides nutrition, Polline is also passionate about agriculture, and she grows crops and raises animals.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Food Processing Technology, Kyambogo University, 2014